Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of equal parts Syrah and Grenache that’s a serious value, the 2012 Famille Perrin Vinsobres Les Cornuds is a Northern Rhone look-alike with its violet, raspberry, underbrush and crushed flower styled aromatic profile. Coming from the northern most part of the Southern Rhone, this medium-bodied, elegant 2012 builds nicely on the palate, with fine tannin and fresh acidity lending focus and length on the finish. It will have upward of a decade of longevity.
Range: 89-92 -
Wine Spectator
Focused, with a fleshy edge to the core of plum and currant compote flavors. Violet, anise and incense notes fill in on the finish. Just a touch tight, but this should fill out with brief cellaring.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
One of the more established Rhône villages promoted to its own 'Côtes du Rhône Villages' appellation, Vinsobres produces uniquely styled Rhône Blends based on Grenache and Syrah in its relatively cool and elevated vineyards.